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The Core i5-8600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-10700, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $80.01 cheaper!

Advantages of the Core i5-8600K

  • Up to 47% cheaper$89.99 vs $170.00
  • A much better value for money for gaming

Advantages of the Core i7-10700

  • A slightly faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 6 threads

Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-10700

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-10700 in My Games

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

+1

Average FPS

Average FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Best Looking

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-10700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Core i5-8600K

Oct 5th, 2017


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1542

94%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

5721

78%

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

Core i7-10700

Apr 30th, 2020


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

1640

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

7346

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-10700 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Core i5-8600K

Oct 5th, 2017


Cores

6-core

75%

L3 Cache

9 MB

56%


Base Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.3 GHz

90%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2666 MHz

91%

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

Core i7-10700

Apr 30th, 2020


Cores

8-core

100%

L3 Cache

16 MB

100%


Base Frequency

2.9 GHz

81%

Turbo Frequency

4.8 GHz

100%

Max. DDR4 RAM Speed

2933 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-8600K Logo

Core i5-8600K

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo

Core i7-10700

General
Oct 5th, 2017Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
$257.00MSRPNot Available
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1200
Coffee LakeCodenameComet Lake
95 WPower Consumption
65 W
Performance
6Cores
8
6Threads
16
3.6 GHz
Base Frequency2.9 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
9 MBL3 Cache
16 MB
Other Features
DDR4 @ 2666 MHzRAMDDR4 @ 2933 MHz
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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Core i5-8600K and Core i7-10700 vs Other CPUs

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